How severe is CVE-2000-1168?

CVE-2000-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1168?

CVE-2000-1168 affects Ibm Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-1168 published?

CVE-2000-1168 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1168

CVE-2000-1168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Http Server
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6 (based on Apache) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1168?: IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6 (based on Apache) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long GET request.
How severe is CVE-2000-1168?: CVE-2000-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1168?: CVE-2000-1168 affects Ibm Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-1168 published?: CVE-2000-1168 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:1.3.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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